2012 Ford Fusion Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 75
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 75 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- throttle body · 21 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- wrench light · 11 records
- without warning · 8 records
- check engine · 7 records
- power steering · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated to approximately 5 mph, the wrench warning indicator illuminated. The contact merged off the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and drove to the dealer. The dealer stated that the throttle body had to be replaced because it was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10763801
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While i was driving on the highway my car stalled out. I was able to pullover on the side of the road. The car started like jerking. The wrench light came on as well as the engine light. It started right back up. It stopped for awhile, but it's been doing it more often now.
ODI 10735044
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled. The check engine and wrench warning icons illuminated. At a traffic light, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume driving. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10991696
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
According to the driver, the vehicle was put into reverse backing out of a parking spot, then when the car was put into drive the vehicle would not stop gaining high speeds up to 50mph. The engine rpms were high and the car was "out of control" as the driver had their foot pressed on the brake. The fusion struck a few parked cars and eventually hit a vehicle head on coming the opposite way in a parking lot. There…
Crash reported · 5 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10649303
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
According to the driver, the vehicle was put into reverse backing out of a parking spot, then when the car was put into drive the vehicle would not stop gaining high speeds up to 50mph. The engine rpms were high and the car was "out of control" as the driver had their foot pressed on the brake. The fusion struck a few parked cars and eventually hit a vehicle head on coming the opposite way in a parking lot. There…
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10649298
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, the car began to shake and jerk like the engine wanted to die. Then i lost engine power. The car still had power and was on, but there was no throttle when i pushed the gas. The engine light and a little wrench came on. I put it in park, turned it off, restarted it, and it still had no engine throttle to it. But the car had a small amount of power, like i was coasting along, so that i could get…
ODI 10638114
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on interstate 70 at approximately 65 mph when i suddenly lost all engine power. I was almost hit by a semi traveling behind me because my vehicle had absolutely zero acceleration. The "wrench" light on my car came on at the same time this happened. The semi behind me swerved to miss me and i was able to get my car off to the side of the road. Lights, climate control (a/c), radio, etc. Worked fine.…
ODI 10629947
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car hesitates on acceleration. Happens intermittently but seems to be more prevalent in the morning when first taking off. Even after the car is warmed up and i stop for a light and then try to take off, it will at times hesitate to the point where i feel like i may get rear-ended. *tr
ODI 10680350
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked. The contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle in order for it to resume normal operation. The failure occurred numerous times. The dealer stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The part was…
ODI 10616938
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Felt like a surge then engine stalled. Had to pull over turn the car off then restart. *tr
ODI 10605451
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on a major highway at a set rate of speed the car acted as if it was trying to shift gears and bucked, rpm's went up and then back to normal. It went to the dealer and throttle body was replaced, a week or so afterwards the car started to do the same thing, but this time also in reverse. I took it back to the dealer where they stated that nothing was wrong but they only put 4 miles of a test drive on…
ODI 10618199
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
At a very low speed, while pulling into a parking space, vehicle unexpectedly accelerated while lightly breaking and would not stop causing impact to another car. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10587732
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving at low speeds, the engine suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 1/13/15*cn
ODI 10658599
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought a 2012 ford fusion brand new from a dealership. First incident occurred within first 2 yrs of ownership while driving 45 mph down an incline - sudden loss of power. It felt as if it lost power steering and thought engine shut off. Dash alarms rang and briefly saw 'power steering fault' light up. Took all my power to pull car off road and to a safe complete stop.turned off ignition. After a few minutes…
ODI 10641891
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
ODI 10567418
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Received a letter extending the warranty of the throttle body, but i feel this is a safety issue, especially at high speeds on interstate highways, and should be a recall issue not a warranty extension. *tr
ODI 10562906
Vehicle Speed Control
When passing another vehicle at 45 mph in 2012 ford fusion sel v6 (36,000 miles) car suddenly and without warning lost power but quickly regained it. A few minutes later, while turning corner, car suddenly and dangerously lost power again and didn't regain it. I managed to roll to curb; warning lights were on including wrench. I stepped on gas but car wouldn't move. Turned off engine and ten minutes into waiting for…
ODI 10558976
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had numerous problems with stalling, loss of acceleration, dying with my fusion. It hesitates when driving and stalls when driving and stopped. The wrench and engine light are on again. I am very concerned for my safety due to these issues as there is never any warning of when it's going to occur. I have previously had my throttle body repaired/replaced but the same problems continue.
ODI 10746561
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while in reverse, the engine rpms increased as the vehicle lunged in reverse, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10554603
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the wrench warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. In addition, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle was driven with caution to the contact's residence. The vehicle was…
ODI 10554609
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Trip home from work, approx 45 miles into my trip, car on cruise control going 72 mph and stalls, the wrench light comes on. I cannot accelerate using the gas pedal. Pull to shoulder, car idles rough. Turn off and back on. Continued trip without problem. Nov. 14. 2013: car taken to local ford dealer and they cannot retrieve any error codes. Mention throttle body but they didn't see any need to check this but…
ODI 10554337
Vehicle Speed Control
Trip home from work, approx 45 miles into my trip, car on cruise control going 72 mph and stalls, the wrench light comes on. I cannot accelerate using the gas pedal. Pull to shoulder, car idles rough. Turn off and back on. Continued trip without problem. Nov. 14. 2013: car taken to local ford dealer and they cannot retrieve any error codes. Mention throttle body but they didn't see any need to check this but…
ODI 10554336
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned the instrument panel warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 12/18/14*cn the consumer stated when she pressed…
ODI 10641924
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while in reverse, the engine rpms increased as the vehicle lurched backward, causing her to crash into another vehicle. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,200. Updated…
Crash reported
ODI 10549985
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on interstate 30 in traffic at about 70 to 75 mph the car just stopped accelerating and i had to coast off the roadway and kill the car and restart it. This is a dangerous situation in heavy traffic and has occurred on two different occasions in the past two weeks. I have researched this problem with other fusion owners from 2010 to 2012 and this seems to be a common problem nationwide. This problem…
ODI 10549280